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Reece McHardy

@ReeceMcHardy

Experienced Bosun Seeking Rotational Position on Charter Motor Yacht

Durban, South Africa
Available in 1 month
Job Preferences
Bosun+1
Motor
50-59m+4

About

I am incredibly passionate, self-driven and dependable. I thrive in high-pressure environments and always bring an enjoyable atmosphere to the workplace. I have been involved in all departments onboard, ensuring VIP standards are met, and I am confident I will be an invaluable asset to any organization.

Personal Details

Age30 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

Seeking a permanent/rotational bosun position on a charter motor yacht to bolster my knowledge and expertise.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Scuba diving, surfing, travel, water sports, socializing, photography, fitness & nutrition, wildlife.

Experience

Bosun

Jul 2024 - Aug 2025
M/Y King Benji

Bosun onboard Motor Yacht King Benji. The vessel is a dual season heavy charter in the Mediterranean and Caribbean/Florida. I concluded 12 charters onboard as well as a 3 month shipyard period. Performed navigational watches & was selected as safety representative onboard. I was responsible for the drive of a 40ft Nor-tech 3 outboard tender and the operations on deck with the assistance of the Chief Officer.

Lead Deckhand & Tender Captain

Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
M/Y Katharine

I joined M/Y Katharine in Trogir, Croatia. I was responsible for the drive of a 46ft Hinckley Tender. We concluded an owner trip, and one charter in Croatia. Subsequently, we went into a 1.5 month shipyard period. After completion, we crossed over from Croatia through to Florida, USA where we had multiple owner trips until I disembarked the vessel due to medical reasons.

Lead Deckhand

Feb 2022 - May 2023
M/Y Kokoro

Starting as Deckhand onboard, I progressed to Lead Deckhand, managing an exterior team of 5, and 4 various tender drives. During my time onboard, we completed a single shipyard period and multiple passages to the UAE as well as an Indian Ocean passage to/from the Maldives. We concluded multiple day charters in Bahrain and 2 charters in the Maldives.

Certifications & Qualifications

Deckhand Certification

Efficient Deckhand

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Open Water Diver
RYA PWC
HELM (O)
ECDIS
General Ship Knowledge
Advanced Sea Survival (PSCRB)

Languages

EnglishNative

References

4 references

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